US Bridges

North Gateway DR over Fresno River

Fair

Madera County, California · N/O Central Ave · Structure no. 41C0043

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
494 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
11,851
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Gateway DR over Fresno River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Gateway DR over Fresno River in Madera County, California. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,851 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,364 by 2042. The structure is 494 ft (150.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Gateway DR
CrossesFresno River
LocationN/O Central Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.96806, -120.06746
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 15
Structure length494 ft (150.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,851 (2020)
Projected traffic14,364 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Gateway DR over Fresno River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Gateway DR over Fresno River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does North Gateway DR over Fresno River carry?

About 11,851 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is North Gateway DR over Fresno River?

The structure is 494 ft (150.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns North Gateway DR over Fresno River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.